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Scroll down to hear new releases on Fresh Indie Fridays by indie artists (from left) Archit Anand, Meba Ofilia and Issamood. Photos: Courtesy of the artists
Meba Ofilia, Issamood, Dappest – “Your Love”
Shillong hip-hop/R&B artist Meba Ofilia joins forces with producer Issamood on the afrobeat/pop track “Your Love.” The song also includes snazzy vocals from singer Dappest while Ofilia on her part even provides smooth and silky melodies too. In a statement, Issamood said, “This single represents my search to find my sound and standing as a producer in the industry and it reflects a mood that just makes you wanna get lost in it and dance with your loved ones and leave the worries of the world for the tomorrow you.”
Archit Anand – Echoes Within
New Delhi pianist and composer Archit Anand recently released his four-track debut EP Echoes Within. Across the four songs, the record includes poignant moments, delicate instrumentation, lush production as well as plenty of emotion. In a statement, Anand said, “Echoes Within is an EP comprising of four singles each stemming towards their individual, albeit a relatable direction — the thoughts that echo within oneself en route to self-discovery.”
Pratika, PrabhuNeigh – “Evolution of Thought”
Mumbai sibling duo, rapper-singer Pratika and drummer-producer PrabhuNeigh, have just put out their latest offering in the shape of the hard-hitting “Evolution of Thought.” The nu-metal song features Pratika’s fiery lyricism while PrabhuNeigh delivers gritty production elements that sit well with the theme of the song. In a statement, the artists said, “It [the song] talks about how life from a young age to now has evolved for us as people, along with the obsolete thoughts older generations used to force us to believe. It speaks about breaking out from those thoughts to be a better person.”
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